Update 3 p.m. Tuesday, May 20, 2014
This just in from officials at Fort Belvoir:
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WOODBRIDGE, Va. — Sunday was a beautiful day to honor so many people who have spent their time helping others.
Under the bright sunshine, 350 people came to Rippon Lodge in Woodbridge to be recognized for their volunteer efforts in throughout Prince William County. All of them had their names entered into the Congressional Record.
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MANASSAS, Va. — When Zaki Scott’s parents were fighting, he didn’t care much about school.
Things were good when he was living in Dumfries, going to Graham Park Middle School, and was active at the Heiser Boys and Girls Club, a place where he was active after school.
Promenade Hotel at Virginia Gateway Should Drive Tourism — The Prince William County Supervisors expect that a new hotel scheduled to be built at the Promenade at Virginia Gateway Center in Gainesville will help drive tourism to the western end of the county. [Bristow Beat]
GMU graduation speaker: Emulate George Mason’s courage, erudition — GMU graduation speaker: Emulate George Mason’s courage, erudition [Insidenova.com]
Chris Connell, of Locust Grove, Va., saw the bird while with her husband and daughter when they were leaving the Nokesville Day festival. They came to see her 12-year-old son drive a tractor in the annual parade.
Afterward while on the way back to their parked car outside the new K-8 school on Aden Road, they saw the large bird.
MANASSAS, Va. — Fire and rescue crews were dispatched to the 10000 block of Azalea Grove Court, just off Hastings Drive behind the Wellington Shopping Center, for a report of a hazardous materials situation about 7 p.m.
But, as it turns out, it was no HAZMAT but rather some liquid contained in a Mason Jar that had spilled.
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Sunday, May 18
Police report 78-year-old Asmait Ekubay has been found safe and sound with her family.
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4 p.m. Monday, May 19, 2014
Police have released more information about the two sought in a shooting that left a female and male bystanders suffering from gunshot wounds.
· Good morning – The Salvation Army and Old Bridge United Methodist Church need your help on Thursday May 22nd from 10-noon to sort donated food for their Mobile Food Pantry. The food pantry is located at the B-thrifty thrift store on route 1 in Woodbridge. This is quick and easy to get their deliveries out in the neighborhoods. Please call Captain George at (202) 497-0234 to learn more.
· The Salvation Army also needs a Spanish speaker to help with gathering information from needy families seeking assistance at their Woodbridge office. They would love this volunteer 1-2 days a week either in the morning or afternoon. This is a busy office offering great services to the community and a wonderful way for anyone interested in social services to gather great experience. Please call Emily at (202) 756-3906 to learn more.
WOODBRIDGE, Va. — ST Billingsley, owner of Steve’s Auto Repair in Woodbridge, presented a plaque to Scott Farischon, a manager at Car Quest Auto in Woodbridge, recognizing him for his help repairing several school buses for the Greater Manassas / Prince William Boys and Girls Clubs.
While Billingsley’s automotive technicians did the work, Farischon and his company donated several air conditioning compressors, brake pads, and rotors. The auto parts were used to repair several “club” buses used to transport children to and from the Boys and Girls Clubs in Dale City, Dumfries, and Manassas.